Shares of Starbucks came under pressure after RBC Capital Markets downgraded the coffee giant, citing rising labor costs, elevated investor expectations, and uncertainty around margin improvement. The brokerage cut its rating to “Sector Perform” from “Outperform” while maintaining a price target of $105, implying modest upside from current levels. Starbucks shares fell 0.9% to $96.69… Continue reading Starbucks stock is trading in red today; here are the reasons
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US stocks fall as PPI inflation jumps, Dow Jones down 169 points
US stock opened lower on Wednesday after hotter-than-expected inflation data and rising oil prices dampened investor sentiment ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy decision. Dow Jones Industrial Average fell about 169 points, or 0.36%, while S&P 500 fell 0.31% and Nasdaq 100 declined roughly 0.26%. The cautious tone followed a stronger-than-expected reading on wholesale inflation,… Continue reading US stocks fall as PPI inflation jumps, Dow Jones down 169 points
Has the software selloff bottomed out? Here’s what experts think
Software stocks are showing early signs of recovery after months of heavy selling, with analysts debating whether the sector has reached a lasting bottom. The S&P 500 software index logged its strongest weekly performance since May 2025 last week, while the iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (IGV) has rebounded about 10% from its February low.… Continue reading Has the software selloff bottomed out? Here’s what experts think
Dow futures soar ahead of Fed decision: 5 things before market open
US stock futures edged higher on Wednesday as investors turned a bit optimistic with reducing oil prices ahead of the Federal Reserve rate decision today. Futures linked to the Dow Jones Industrial Average were up about 240 points, or 0.5%. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures also gained roughly 0.5% and 0.7%. This comes… Continue reading Dow futures soar ahead of Fed decision: 5 things before market open
Tencent earnings beat forecasts as AI drives gaming, ads growth
Tencent reported stronger-than-expected results for 2025, with revenue surpassing analyst estimates as artificial intelligence plays a larger role across its business lines. The Chinese technology group is increasingly utilising AI to refine advertising, enhance gaming engagement, and expand its cloud computing unit. The performance highlights how Tencent is evolving beyond its traditional gaming dominance while… Continue reading Tencent earnings beat forecasts as AI drives gaming, ads growth
Unilever share price slips as it considers another big spin off
Unilever share price remains in a technical correction after falling by 13% from its highest point this year. It has dropped to 4,800p from the year-to-date high of 5,492p, as investors focus on its upcoming turnaround. Unilever is considering spinning off its food business Unilever, one of the biggest players in the fast-moving consumer goods… Continue reading Unilever share price slips as it considers another big spin off
Lloyds share price crawls back ahead of BoE decision: will the gains hold?
Lloyds share price rose for three consecutive days as London stocks continued their recovery today. It rose to 97.45p on March 18, up by 5.95% from its lowest level this month as investors focus on the upcoming Bank of England interest rate decision. Analysts predict hawkish Bank of England Lloyds Bank, the parent company of… Continue reading Lloyds share price crawls back ahead of BoE decision: will the gains hold?
Apple fee cut to boost Tencent, NetEase margins in China, analysts say
Apple’s decision to lower App Store commission fees in mainland China is expected to provide a modest but meaningful boost to the profitability of leading gaming firms Tencent and NetEase, according to Morningstar. The iPhone maker said it would reduce fees on in-app purchases and paid transactions to 25% from 30%, effective Sunday. The move… Continue reading Apple fee cut to boost Tencent, NetEase margins in China, analysts say
Samsung, AMD expand AI chip ties: here’s why it matters
Samsung Electronics and AMD have deepened their long-standing partnership with a new agreement focused on artificial intelligence infrastructure, as global demand for high-performance data centre systems accelerates. The memorandum of understanding was signed at Samsung’s semiconductor campus in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, during a visit by AMD chief executive Lisa Su, alongside Samsung Electronics vice-chairman and… Continue reading Samsung, AMD expand AI chip ties: here’s why it matters